IMHO alert
Using a Debian with GNOME/KDE/etc is not a challenge at all. For me it turned to be a real problem that software I need for my job is nowhere to be found for linux. E.g. After effects can't be run even under WINE, I'm not even talking about it's plugins. So using Windows is just a necessity. Mac could be the solving but customization there is a problem.

Haha… You've never used one of two strategies that I've used in situations like that. For one of the projects that I work with, it's either Dreamweaver, or nothing... So... I've installed a Virtual Machine within my Ubuntu installation that literally full on loads Windows 7 inside of Ubuntu. For this particular situation, problem solved.

For the recording equipment on the other hand, I have yet to find a working driver for my VHS import gadget for example. So... On that machine, I've installed a dual-boot situation. This way, I can leave the computer primarily in Ubuntu, and when I need to make use of that particular hardware, which simply will NOT run in a kernel newer than 3.8.0-26-generic (which BTW has been discontinued as obsolete and isn't available past Ubuntu 12.04, and I'm now at 16.04).... It's a bit complex, but it accomplishes the mission at hand.

What if, your not exactly noob but all you've ever known is Unity and now you're scared?

I've been trying the Gnome desktop on my laptop and apart from the not liking it because it's different it is also noticeably slower, even dramatically so.  Sure, the slow could be because I have it installed along side Unity but the not liking it because it's different, it is.

I take back saying Shuttleworth is the sexiest man alive.  My Dell tablets (ya dude I got a dell plural) were getting all ready for convergence and now because what exactly, not making enough profit yoink.  Pfft.  That wee conspiracy guy that is like a devil on my shoulder keeps yelling "This is what you get for getting in bed with Microsoft" and maybe I've been listening to him too much but…

I would be inclined to recommend the gnome-session-fallback or gnome-session-flashback with Compiz instead of Unity. It's a lot more straight forward, and much less demanding on system resources. I also find it's a nice cross between the traditional Unity interface and more of a Windows type user experience. Once you get used to how you can fully customize it, I think you might find it's preferred over Unity.

I've been trying the Gnome desktop on my laptop and apart from the not liking it because it's different it is also noticeably slower, even dramatically so.  Sure, the slow could be because I have it installed along side Unity but the not liking it because it's different, it is.

I take back saying Shuttleworth is the sexiest man alive.  My Dell tablets (ya dude I got a dell plural) were getting all ready for convergence and now because what exactly, not making enough profit yoink.  Pfft.  That wee conspiracy guy that is like a devil on my shoulder keeps yelling "This is what you get for getting in bed with Microsoft" and maybe I've been listening to him too much but…

Anyone using Linux on Mac?
I'm looking for a compatible (working) version to use with "MacBookPro10,1". Anyone who has been able to do so successfully, pls let me know. Thanks!!

From https://www.qubes-os.org/hcl/#hardware-laptops

• Model - Manufacturer and Devicename (Socket/CPU, Chipset/Southbridge, Graphics)

• BIOS - Reported BIOS version

• HVM - Intel VT-x or AMD-v technology (required for running HVM domains, such as Windows-based AppVMs)

• IOMMU - Intel VT-d or AMD IOMMU technology (required for effective isolation of network VMs and PCI passthrough)

• SLAT - Second Level Address Translation (SLAT): Intel VT-x support for Extended Page Tables (EPT) or AMD-V support for Rapid Virtualization Indexing (RVI).

• TPM - TPM with proper BIOS support (required for Anti Evil Maid)

• Qubes - Reported Qubes version (R=Release, rc=release candidate, B=Beta, i.e.: R1, R2B1, R2rc1)

• Kernel - Reported dom0 kernel version (numbers in uname -r), can be selected during installation and boot in Troubleshooting menu

• Remark - Further information field. Qubes, Kernel and this field is coloured in conjunction to reflect general machine compatibility

• Credit - Name linked to report in qubes-users

| Model | BIOS | HVM | IOMMU | SLAT | TPM | Qubes | Xen | Kernel | Remark | Credit |
| Apple Inc. MacBookPro 10,1 i7-3820QM Ivy GT 650M Mac Edition | MBP101.88Z.00EE.B07.1501071031 | yes | yes | unknown | unknown | R3.1 | 4.6.0 | 4.1.13-9 | https://groups.google.com/d/topic/qubes-users/pcPwoNsq-j8/discussion | Boris |
| Apple Inc. MacBookPro10,1 i7-3820QM Ivy Bridge NVIDIA GK107M | MBP101.88Z.00EE.B07.1501071031 | yes | yes | unknown | unknown | R3.1 | 4.6.0 | 4.1.13-9 | https://groups.google.com/d/msg/qubes-users/VVwWqvz5dX4/Xbum_4MaCgAJ | Dave C |

You will want to download it from here: https://www.qubes-os.org/downloads/. The latest release (3.2) is working as well.
Follow the installation guide [ [url=https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/installation-guide/]https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/installation-guide/ ], then the instructions listed above (to install the broadcom driver).

@JohnEryn:

I have been using GNU/Linux regularly since 2014.

When I first used Ubuntu was in 2013, so at first I was like you, switching to Windows as soon as I could. But then I thought: “You only use Microsoft's operative system bc you need the Office suite and iTunes”. Then I learned enough with OpenOffice and began to use Rhythmbox only to extract music of mi iPod (bc I already put it all at that time: 32 GB of music), and suddenly I was completely in love with GNU/Linux.

The printers can be use as soon as you plugged them (in Windows you need to download the drivers or use the original CD), you don't really need to worry about viruses, and most of the programs are free and open, so you don't need any licenses or cracked versions of them. Etc… About the terminal, I'm so affraid of it as you. But I don't try to learn a lot of it, when I need to do something I just search for that in Google and then I follow the instructions closely. Nothing more, nothing less.

Two years now, it's like a marriage. Hahaha.  ;D

I think I will use virtualbox and install Windows so I can use apps such as Microsoft Access, PowerPoint etc. I don't like that I can't open access databases in Libreoffice, other than that the system is fine, and I can get the apps I want. 

Or you can use PlayonLinux to install Office inside your main OS… 

Problem is that AMD no longer makes drivers for the newest kernel (4.x) and the open source drivers for this kernel suck. You can circumvent this by using distro's that still use the 3.x kernels.

For example you could use Linux Mint 17.3 and forget the message you will receive when updating, about the Hardware Enabled Stack (HWE). You won´t be receiving updates on your kernel and the video-drivers, but all other software will be supported until April 2019.

I came across https://linuxjourney.com/ seems to have a lot of useful information on Linux.

Thank you, that seems a good tutorial site. I have tried Linux a few times and have given up because I couldn't get the hang of a few basics 

Almost all of the Linux distributions have a GUI with which you can access almost all functions. Only when you want specific and not common things you will have to use the commandline.

Mastering the commandline means learning commands. I like the commandline because it makes live easier. With commands you can do a lot of things much quicker.

But it means learning the commands. And that takes time and effort.
Since you want to know the commandline apparently, that is what it takes: time and effort!
It's like learning a new language.

Try these pages:
http://linuxcommand.org/index.php
http://ryanstutorials.net/linuxtutorial/

You first lesson ought to be though a command you never ever must type in a terminal:
sudo rm -rf /

Why not? Because it will erase your entire filesystem.
This command however is sometimes used by pranksters who say they give you advice. So remember that command!

And since fun is part of learning, do not miss out on this page:
http://www.tecmint.com/20-funny-commands-of-linux-or-linux-is-fun-in-terminal/

Good Luck,

Ronald

I have been using GNU/Linux regularly since 2014.

When I first used Ubuntu was in 2013, so at first I was like you, switching to Windows as soon as I could. But then I thought: “You only use Microsoft's operative system bc you need the Office suite and iTunes”. Then I learned enough with OpenOffice and began to use Rhythmbox only to extract music of mi iPod (bc I already put it all at that time: 32 GB of music), and suddenly I was completely in love with GNU/Linux.

The printers can be use as soon as you plugged them (in Windows you need to download the drivers or use the original CD), you don't really need to worry about viruses, and most of the programs are free and open, so you don't need any licenses or cracked versions of them. Etc… About the terminal, I'm so affraid of it as you. But I don't try to learn a lot of it, when I need to do something I just search for that in Google and then I follow the instructions closely. Nothing more, nothing less.

Two years now, it's like a marriage. Hahaha.  ;D

I think I will use virtualbox and install Windows so I can use apps such as Microsoft Access, PowerPoint etc. I don't like that I can't open access databases in Libreoffice, other than that the system is fine, and I can get the apps I want. 

When I first used Ubuntu was in 2013, so at first I was like you, switching to Windows as soon as I could. But then I thought: “You only use Microsoft's operative system bc you need the Office suite and iTunes”. Then I learned enough with OpenOffice and began to use Rhythmbox only to extract music of mi iPod (bc I already put it all at that time: 32 GB of music), and suddenly I was completely in love with GNU/Linux.

The printers can be use as soon as you plugged them (in Windows you need to download the drivers or use the original CD), you don't really need to worry about viruses, and most of the programs are free and open, so you don't need any licenses or cracked versions of them. Etc… About the terminal, I'm so affraid of it as you. But I don't try to learn a lot of it, when I need to do something I just search for that in Google and then I follow the instructions closely. Nothing more, nothing less.

Two years now, it's like a marriage. Hahaha.  ;D